Pictures: Star Wars in Hampton Roads

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' arrives in Hampton Roads

Judith Lowery / Daily Press

Jeremy Warren, left, arrived early dressed as a Jedi and joined others outside in the unseasonably warm December evening to pose with fans of the movie franchise. The Paragon City Center 12 Theater opened "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with lots of activities and costumed characters.

Jeremy Warren, left, arrived early dressed as a Jedi and joined others outside in the unseasonably warm December evening to pose with fans of the movie franchise. The Paragon City Center 12 Theater opened "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with lots of activities and costumed characters. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)

Alyssa Watts, dressed as Jawa, came with her father Barry Watts. Both are huge fans. The Paragon City Center 12 Theater opened "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with lots of activities and costumed characters.

Alyssa Watts, dressed as Jawa, came with her father Barry Watts. Both are huge fans. The Paragon City Center 12 Theater opened "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with lots of activities and costumed characters. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)